by Catalina Camia, USA TODAY

by Catalina Camia, USA TODAY

In the battle of California vs. Texas, score one for Gov. Jerry Brown of the Golden State.

The Democrat had some choice words about a $24,000 radio ad buy from his Texas counterpart, Rick Perry. In the spot, the Republican criticizes California's business climate and encourages companies to "check out" the Lone Star state.

"It's not a serious story, guys," Brown told California reporters this week. "It's not a burp. It's barely a fart."

If Perry wants to get his attention, then Brown suggested the Texan should pony up $25 million on TV and radio. "Then I'll take him seriously," Brown said.

The Sacramento Bee has its own take on the California vs. Texas rivalry in Wednesday's editions, and there's no surprise which state that newspaper is picking. In an editorial headlined, "Pity Rick Perry," the Bee notes Texas has a high dropout rate, many people are without health insurance, and the state ranks first in the number of executions.

Oh, and one more thing, the newspaper points out: The Dallas Cowboys haven't been to a Super Bowl since 1996.